Bible Dictionary
Eliada
Eliada means “known by God.” The name refers to several men in David’s family, among David’s warriors, and among the Arameans who opposed Solomon.
Definition
Eliada, meaning “known by God” or “whom God cares for,” was the name of several men. It belonged to a son of David, a Benjamite warrior, and an Aramean of Zobah who led a marauding band against Solomon.
Biblical Usage
The men named Eliada appear in the accounts of David’s family, the warriors associated with Jehoshaphat, and the opposition that troubled Solomon.
Historical Background
One Eliada was a Benjamite mighty man of war; another was connected with Aram of Zobah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whom God cares for. (1.) One of David’s sons born after his establishment in Jerusalem (2 Sam. 5:16). (2.) A mighty man of war, a Benjamite (2 Chr. 17:17). (3.) An Aramite of Zobah, captain of a marauding band that troubled Solomon (1 Kings 11:23).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(known by God).